Perry County Commissioner, District 1

Employer / Organization

Next Election

Nov 03, 2020

Filing Window

Jan 08, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020

Description

The board of commissioners has a variety of executive and legislative powers under Indiana law. Commissioners manage administrative matters—appointing board members and some staff, administering contracts, and implementing policy. In most counties (Marion, Lake, and St. Joseph excepted), commissioners may also pass ordinances related to traffic, housing, elections, town boundaries, and county employee benefits.

Application Guidelines

If you would like to be included on the ballot for county office, follow these three steps. 1) Contact the county elections board. The elections board can provide information about the availability of filing papers and answer questions regarding nominating petitions and other ballot procedures. 2) Arrange to pick up required paperwork. 3) Return your completed paperwork within the designated filing window. Filing deadline shown is for independent and minor party candidates. Major party and Libertarian candidates must meet earlier deadlines to participate in the primary election or county convention.